Oahu Weather Forecast for August 28, 2026

Oahu Weather Forecast for August 28, 2026

Moderate to locally breezy trades will occur the next several days. Stable and generally dry conditions as infrequent isolated windward and upslope mauka...

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Oahu Surf Forecast for August 28, 2026
Oahu Surf Forecast for August 28, 2026

South-facing shore surf will hold just below advisory levels today as an ongoing small to moderate size, medium period south southwest swell continues to...

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Oahu News:

The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled Tommy Waters ineligible for a third consecutive Honolulu City Council term, settling election challenges. Meanwhile, two Oʻahu families devastated by Hurricane Lala received $50,000 in aid thanks to a local nonprofit donation. Residents are also frustrated as feral chicken traps across Oahu are being damaged, costing taxpayers to replace them. In legal news, Waialua residents sued the city and Wahiawa Dam owners over flood damage caused by recent Kona lows. On a lighter note, two puppies rescued by the Hawaiian Humane Society have found a forever home and will train to be service dogs, as reported in a heartwarming local story. Lastly, beachgoers are urged to be cautious following sightings of an "aggressive" 10-foot tiger shark at Ala Moana Beach Park.

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HECO working to resolve remaining pocket outages; fewer than 400 remain without power on Hawaiʻi Island

Approximately 99.4% of impacted customers on Hawaiʻi Island have been restored since Hurricane Lala battered the state with high winds and heavy rainfall. 

Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui CEO Kelly Maluo-Pearson to retire after nearly 30 years of service

Boys & Girls Clubs of Maui today announced that Chief Executive Officer Kelly Maluo-Pearson will retire from the CEO role on Sept. 4 after nearly three decades of service to Maui County’s keiki and families. She will remain engaged with BGCM as a Strategic Advisor during a six-month transition period.

$9.3M in post-disaster funding from FEMA for repairs to King Kamehameha III Elementary

The state of Hawaiʻi Department of Education is set to receive $9.3 million in post-disaster funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for permanent repairs to King Kamehameha III Elementary School on Maui.

Maui Diagnostic Imaging expands imaging services with new CT technology, MRI upgrades

Maui Diagnostic Imaging announced several new technology upgrades and services for patients on Maui.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea introduces new café experience, Pantry Maui by Madhappy

Hawaiʻi's five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announced the opening of Pantry Maui, the newest addition to the Resort's collection of elevated dining experiences and guest amenities.

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Construction in Kōloa ongoing near elementary school

Lane closures will also be in effect at the Kōloa Road and Poʻipū Road intersection through Sept. 1 to allow crews to complete improvements to underground utility infrastructure.

Intense and short storms gain intensity throughout Hawaiian Islands, finds new study

Decades of hourly data from 117 rain gauges around Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island uncovered climate trends that traditional 24-hour daily averages often miss.

Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring past of Big Island’s Kīlauea volcano past

Most of Kīlauea is covered by lava flows younger than 1,000 years old because the volcano is so frequently active, meaning there are few samples, observations or data for older eruptions, especially at the summit; yet, we know Kīlauea has been in its shield-building stage for more than 200,000 years, so how do scientists learn about the volcano’s history?

Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative proposes $11.8M purchase of longtime Līhuʻe headquarters

The cooperative is proposing to buy the Hāna Kukui property on Paheʻe Street, which it says will provide significant long-term savings as opposed to continue to lease.

New Wilcox suite brings minimally invasive procedures to Kauaʻi

Wilcox Medical Center debuts Kaua‘i's first interventional radiology suite, offering minimally invasive procedures that previously required travel off-island.

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What you need to know about Hurricane Lala recovery: 400 Hawaiian Electric customers remain without power islandwide

Hawai'i County Water Supply also reports residents in the Upper Mountain View and Pāhala areas were allowed to resume normal water use now that power was restored to key infrastructure.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park reopens most areas after storm-related closures

Volcanoes National Park has reopened most areas, including the popular Hilina Pali Road and Mauna Loa Summit, while advising caution due to lingering storm hazards.

News briefs for Aug. 28: July unemployment, ‘Choice for Peace,’ new chefs, Rainbow Warriors, Kanahele remembered, digital learning and much more

A quick look at stories happening around the Big Island and throughout the state, from Hawai‘i unemployment for July, upcoming free 'Finding Solutions, Growing Peace' talk in September, new jersey patches to debut on Rainbow Warriors football jerseys, new chefs at Hilton Waikōloa Village, Fill a Police Cruiser Kōkua Food Drives success and much more.

National champ University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa men’s volleyball returning to Hilo

Tickets for "A Night of Champions" are available for purchase now on Eventbrite and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Vulcans Athletics website; table sponsorships and tickets are limited and must be reserved in advance.

Volcano Watch: Tephra time machine; exploring Kīlauea volcano’s past

Most of Kīlauea is covered by lava flows younger than 1,000 years old because the volcano is so frequently active, meaning there are few samples, observations or data for older eruptions, especially at the summit; yet, we know Kīlauea has been in its shield-building stage for more than 200,000 years, so how do scientists learn about the volcano’s history?